The second semester of the European Political and Governance Studies programme kicks off with the second phase of the Simulation Game, where students engage in a real negotiation of an EU legislative proposal. Students also specialize in their area of interest and choose three courses from the following clusters:
EU Institutions and Administration (5 ECTS)
- DEMBLANS A. & PALAZUELOS MARTINEZ M. - Working in the EU Institutions, why, what and how : Theory and Practice (30h)
- GUEGUEN D. & MARISSEN V. - Delegated and Implementing Acts (30h)
- KAEDING M. - Understanding and Designing EU´s Differentiated Present and Future (30h)
- LEHMANN W. & RIPOLL SERVENT A. - The European Parliament in the EU's Political System (30h)
- PUETTER U. - The Council of the EU – Law-Making, Policy Coordination and Executive Power (30h)
- SZAPIRO M. - La Commission européenne : métiers, mutations, réformes (30h)
- VITREY de GARDEBOSC A. - Les finances publiques de l’Union européenne (30h)
- WESSELS W. - The European Council: A Real World Analysis of the Leaders’ Institution through Practical Exercises and Insider Insights
EU Internal Policies (5 ECTS)
- BERROD F. & MUNOZ R. - Le droit du marché intérieur, un modèle européen de libre échange (30h)
- BUSCHLE D. - European Energy, Climate Governance and Green Deal (30h)
- CHANG M. & GLÖCKLER G. - EMU and Euro Area Governance (30h)
- CRESPY A. - The EU’s Legitimacy in Question : “Exit, Voice, Loyalty"
- DELREUX T. - EU Environmental and Climate Policy (30h)
- LORENZANI D. - EU Digital Law and Policies (30h)
European Governance (5 ECTS)
- COEN D. & KATSAITIS A. - Interest Representation in the EU (30h)
- HOREL S. & SABBATELLI M. R. - A Practical Approach to Preparing and Managing EU Projects (30h)
Europe and the World (5 ECTS)
- GREVI G. - EU Foreign Policy : Context and Priorities (30h)
- HOEFFLER C. - Geopolitical Europe: Governing Security and Markets (30h)
- LANNON E. - The EU and its Neighbourhood : Towards a ‘Closer Political Association’ and a ‘Deeper Economic Integration’ (30h)
Students also follow one course from the European General Studies Programme.
Although the courses are of a very high academic level, the greatest added value of the studies lies in the practical hands-on experience the students gain through their interactions with senior practitioners who are more than happy to share the insights gained from their work experience. - Aleksandar Latinov (Chopin promotion)